Intern - Software Engineering 1

Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Software Development Engineering Intern to join our team in Los Angeles, CA for summer 2025.

The intern will contribute to the development of embedded real-time control system software and/or application software by performing software requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration tasks under the guidance and direction of a software development team lead. The ideal candidate would have had exposure to embedded and real-time software concepts and the C/C++ programing language.

Essential Functions:

90% - As a contributor to a software development team, perform requirements analysis, design, implementation, unit test and integration of embedded real-time control system software and/or application software. Participate in the development of software development documentation. Support internal and customer reviews of software development work products.

10% - Support software development process improvement by assessing software process metrics, identifying process gaps, creating and evaluating process improvement options, reviewing and improving metric definition and collection methods, evaluating industry tools and other resources to promote the continued growth and maturity of the software organization at Aerojet Rocketdyne.

Requirements:

Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree program in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Engineering (preferred), but can also consider Math with CS emphasis. Must be returning to school following completion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

Solid academic track record

Demonstrated team work experience

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Experience in software development, especially developing C/C++ code

Exposure to and/or understanding of CMMI Level 3 and greater software processes